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Hobbies and interests
Veterinary Medicine
Sports
Animals
Comedy
Marine Biology
Travel And Tourism
Basketball
African American Studies
Biology
Legos
Research
Self Care
Science
Television
Soccer
Alexis Crichlow
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Hello,
My name is Alexis Crichlow; I am a future Black woman in S.T.E.M. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at North Carolina State University. I aspire to go to veterinary school and have a career where I can help change the world and better the lives of people and animals. I am a great candidate because I am dedicated to reaching my full potential, and I believe that pursuing higher education will help me get there.
A quote I live by:
"Don't be a hard rock when you really are a gem." - Ms. Lauryn Hill
Education
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Biology, General
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Biology, General
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Veterinary
Dream career goals:
Veterinarian for a marine animal rescue league
College Intern
Complete Pet Care Animal Hospital2024 – Present8 monthsNC State VetPAC Shelter Medicine Intern
Wake County Animal Center2023 – 2023Guest Services
University of North Carolina Wilmington Student Recreation Center2021 – 20221 year
Sports
Softball
2017 – 20214 years
Soccer
Varsity2017 – 20214 years
Basketball
Varsity2017 – 20214 years
Research
Genetics
Biology CIRCLE Program National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) at Duquesne University — Biology CIRCLE Student2022 – 2022Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
The Citizen Science Lab's team in the 2019 International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition. — Researcher, Team Member2019 – 2019
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
First Generation POH Scholarship Fund
WinnerBeing the daughter of two West Indian parents has been a blessing in my life. My parents and older sister are from Trinidad and Tobago, specifically Tobago. I'm blessed to have parents that prioritized maintaining a connection between me and my family's home country. These connections were maintained by continuously incorporating Trinidad and Tobago's lifestyle, food, music, and history into my life. Spending weeks or months in Tobago for either Christmas or summer break has allowed me to make fun and happy memories with my cousins and family. In addition to developing a love for the beach, marine life, curry goat, and Peardrax, I developed something that many Americans don't have: an appreciation for the little things in life.
Whenever I visited Tobago, I stayed with my aunt and my cousins in the countryside village of Mt. St. George. When I was 10, my aunt and I were running errands. One of the places we stopped was the school where she worked as a teacher. Seeing the noticeable differences between the school and my school in America was probably my first culture shock. I remember thinking to myself, "There's no television, computers, whiteboard, or projector... and there's no air conditioning?" Instead, it was a traditional classroom with a chalkboard at the front of the room. My aunt explained that it's because the school doesn't have the resources. She also told me that Trinidad and Tobago, and other countries in the Caribbean, are not first-world countries, so they have less access to resources and necessities. Since then, I've been grateful for all of the opportunities and resources available to me.
Eight years later, the world is in a pandemic. In addition to having limited medical resources, from personal protective equipment to cots for ill patients, Tobago also faced the challenge of continuing education in a pandemic. Many American schools successfully switched to distance learning, my high school included. However, in Tobago, my aunt (who is now a principal) and other teachers didn't have the luxury of simply holding class over Zoom. Switching to distance learning was challenging because most of the students in her class didn't have access to a computer or wifi at home. I want to help change that.
Once I graduate and am in my desired career, I plan on giving back to the organizations and people who've influenced me the most. I want to improve access to technology, and other Science Technology Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M) resources, for students in Tobago by donating to charities, non-profits, or even by having a scholarship or foundation of my own. We live in a world where technology is becoming very advanced, and I want to help the Caribbean Community not get left behind. Students in Tobago and throughout the West Indies have the potential to have a bright future and do amazing things. I know this because I see it in my own family, from my older cousins who became healthcare workers to my five-year-old cousin Xyon, who loves to learn and do his homework, especially math. I want to help improve educational and medical access to technology in Trinidad and Tobago so that the country's access to resources won't hinder the potential of future generations.